Kobe Bryant Memorial at L.A. Live:
In the wake of Kobe Bryant’s death, fans from near and far turned the Staples center and L.A. Live into a memorial, leaving flowers, posters, shirts, basketballs, and homemade signs to honor him. Lakers guard Quinn Cook even joined the throng of mourners. Fans recalled his 81-point game and his final Lakers game where he scored 60 points. They loved him for his commitment and dedication to basketball, calling him “legend,” “icon,” “A Family Man,” and “a role model.”